An Imperial College spokesman said that Mr Bonomo was studying a parasite which can spread from cats to human foetuses. Mr Ferez’s research was into bacteria which create ethanol for use as fuel.

Ob da eine Ölfirma die Finger im Spiel hatte?

Speaking at his press conference, Mr Duthie said that a fire accelerant had been sprayed around the flat before it was set alight. A white male seen running away from the area is so far the only suspect.